Santa Sofia monumental complex, Medieval religious complex in Benevento, Italy.
The Santa Sofia complex features a central church with a circular plan of 23.5 meters in diameter, supported by six columns from ancient structures.
Duke Arechis II commissioned the church around 760 as part of his strategy to establish Benevento as a center of Lombard power in southern Italy.
The church contains remaining medieval frescoes depicting religious narratives, with the structure reflecting influences from Roman, Germanic, and Byzantine architectural traditions.
The complex now houses three departments of the Museo del Sannio, displaying artifacts from prehistoric times through the Samnite civilization period.
The hexagonal layout with its central dome design mirrors the architectural concept of Constantinople's Hagia Sophia, adapted to a smaller scale.
Location: Benevento
Architectural style: Lombard architecture
Part of: Longobards in Italy, Places of Power
GPS coordinates: 41.13040,14.78056
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:53
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